Gardai appeal for witnesses after ‘violent incident’ in County Limerick
A vehicle was rammed and man shot in a rural area of Rathkeale
GARDAI have confirmed to Limerick Live they are investigating a “violent incident” that occurred in West Limerick this Thursday evening.
A garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services received a report of a vehicle being rammed and an altercation that occurred in the townland of Kilcoole, near Rathkeale shortly after 6.30pm.
It is believed that a man was shot in the hip area.
“A man, aged in his 40s, was transferred to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries, not believed to be life-threatening at this time,” said a garda spokesperson.
The injured man is believed to be from West Limerick. A large crowd of family members have gathered at the hospital.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.
“Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Kilcoole and greater Rathkeale areas between 6.15pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, August 21 are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West garda station on 069 20650 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station," said a garda spokesperson.
There are reports that a car was later found burnt out.
A major garda enquiry has been launched and investigations are ongoing.